therapy, foot refl exology, Indian head massage
and face massage. New massage techniques being
introduced in the country consist of sports massage,
physio trigger point therapy, remedial massage,
myofascial massage and lymphatic drainage.BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY
— Massage therapy is widely used as the lazy
man’s exercise. It assists in weight loss, body
shaping, rehab and enhancing performance.
— It unwinds the whole body by loosening rigid
muscles. It also helps to relieve drained and
sore muscles, thereby improving fl exibility and
diminishing enduring pain.
— Helps lower the heart rate and improves the
immune system.
— Enhances skin tone.
— Studies show that it is an effective treatment for
reducing stress, pain and muscle tension.
— It aids improved muscle quality and blood fl ow
to treat both acute and chronic conditions.
— It has positive effects on the musculoskeletal,
circulatory-lymphatic, nervous and other systems
of the body.
— Reduces tension, headaches and mental
stress along with improving concentration and
promoting restful sleep.
— Some studies indicate that it might be helpful
for anxiety, digestive disorders, fi bromyalgia,
insomnia related to stress, myofascial pain
syndrome, soft tissue strains or injuries,
temporomandibular joint pain, postural correction
techniques, alignment and gait correction.
RISKS OF MASSAGE THERAPY
While massage therapy is generally very safe, it can
have some minor side effects. It is also not appropriate
for those on blood-thinning medication or suffering
from bleeding disorders, burns, healing wounds, deep
vein thrombosis, fractures, severe osteoporosis and
severe thrombocytopenia.
To sum up, if done correctly, massage therapy is
a fun, relaxing way to beat stress, treat injuries and
other conditions. It is also a great way to give yourself
a well-deserved treat, so why not give it a shot?!Massage therapy is
a fun, relaxing way
to beat stress, treat
injuries and other
conditions.
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